United Way of Portage County brings people and resources together to achieve measurable results that improve people's lives and strengthen our community.
United Way of Portage County Inc centers its grantmaking on local service delivery in Portage County, with funding that repeatedly supports counseling, crisis response, youth development, and basic needs. One of the clearest signals in the recent grants is the multiyear support for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin’s Child and Family Counseling Program, which provides counseling services to all residents of Portage County on a sliding fee basis. Another major thread is domestic violence response through Cap Services’ Family Crisis Center, which offers 24-hour crisis counseling and shelter, support groups, and short-term intervention for victims and youth in crisis. The foundation’s local portfolio also includes support for the Stevens Point Area YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County, Salvation Army Hope Center, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin. Across those grants, the emphasis falls on direct services that address immediate household needs as well as longer-term supports for children, adults, older adults, and people with disabilities. Recent awards also show a continuing role for 2-1-1 information and referral through United Way of Marathon County.
In behavioral health, United Way of Portage County Inc backed Children's Hospital of Wisconsin’s Child and Family Counseling Program with $804,240 in 2025 after supporting the same program in 2024 and 2023. The program provides counseling services to all residents of Portage County on a sliding fee basis, with family outreach and support services included in the earlier grant descriptions. Domestic violence and crisis intervention appear through Cap Services’ Family Crisis Center, which received $394,538 in 2024 and $362,996 in 2023. The center operates 24-hour crisis counseling and shelter, and offers support groups for families dealing with violence and crisis. Youth programming is another core area. Boys & Girls Club of Portage County received $218,306 in 2024 and $202,769 in 2023 for youth development across character and leadership, arts, sports, health and life skills, and education and career. In community information and referral, United Way of Marathon County received $47,940 in 2025 for 211 non-emergency assistance.
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$8.8M
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$3.8M
Most grants fall between $48K and $221K, with a median of $112K.
25th Percentile
$48K
Median
$112K
75th Percentile
$221K
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The reported grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $47,940, a median of $111,984, and a p75 of $221,320. That middle range matches a portfolio built around recurring operating support rather than one-off experiments. Several recipients appear across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Cap Services Inc, Stevens Point Area YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, and Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County. The foundation is structured as a community United Way organization and gives locally in Wisconsin. It also supports unsolicited emergency funding through its Emerging Needs Funding program, while most named program grants are designated supports.
Grantmaking is entirely in Wisconsin, with 100% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. The largest concentration is in Stevens Point, which appears repeatedly as the recipient city for organizations such as Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Cap Services Inc, Stevens Point Area YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, and the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County. Outside Stevens Point, the list includes Mosinee and Wausau, plus rural youth programming in Almond-Bancroft, Rosholt, and Junction City. The recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based.
The portfolio centers on direct services in Portage County: counseling, domestic violence crisis response, youth development, meals for older adults, mentoring, 2-1-1 referral services, and transportation or basic-needs help. Named examples include Children's Hospital of Wisconsin’s counseling program, Cap Services’ Family Crisis Center, and the Aging & Disability Resource Center nutrition program.
Yes. Several grantees appear in multiple years. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Cap Services Inc, Stevens Point Area YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, and Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County all show grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Typical awards sit in the middle five figures to low six figures, with a p25 of $47,940, a median of $111,984, and a p75 of $221,320. The recent grants list also shows larger operating support awards, including $804,240 to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in 2025.
The grants shown are local to Wisconsin and concentrated in Portage County. Recipient locations include Stevens Point, Mosinee, Wausau, and rural communities such as Almond-Bancroft, Rosholt, and Junction City. The recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based.
Yes. The Emerging Needs Funding program is described as short-term emergency funding to address urgent community needs in Portage County, and it accepts unsolicited requests.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN | STEVENS POINT, WI | $640,242 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CAP SERVICES INC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $486,990 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA | STEVENS POINT, WI | $265,679 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PORTAGE COUNTY INC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $229,923 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN | STEVENS POINT, WI | $168,060 | 2026 | FOSS POSITIONS |
| BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $158,923 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| SALVATION ARMY | STEVENS POINT, WI | $151,982 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF PORTAGE COUNTY | STEVENS POINT, WI | $81,811 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | STEVENS POINT, WI | $81,686 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CHILDCARING INC | MOSINEE, WI | $81,610 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN | STEVENS POINT, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | HOME VISITATION PROGRAM |
| UNITED WAY OF MARATHON COUNTY | WAUSAU, WI | $47,940 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| ODC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $40,000 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES | APPLETON, WI | $14,086 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SOMOSET COUNCIL | WESTON, WI | $5,134 | 2026 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN | STEVENS POINT, WI | $804,240 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CAP SERVICES INC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $399,019 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA | STEVENS POINT, WI | $281,918 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PORTAGE COUNTY INC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $221,320 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| SALVATION ARMY | STEVENS POINT, WI | $169,951 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $157,749 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| CHILDCARING INC | MOSINEE, WI | $111,984 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF PORTAGE COUNTY | STEVENS POINT, WI | $95,917 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | STEVENS POINT, WI | $78,328 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| UNITED WAY OF MARATHON COUNTY | WAUSAU, WI | $47,940 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| ODC | STEVENS POINT, WI | $37,014 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES | APPLETON, WI | $23,825 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SOMOSET COUNCIL | WESTON, WI | $19,072 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| UW RIVER FALLS | RIVER FALLS, WI | $16,500 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| O'CONNOR CONNECTIVERM LLC | DE PERE, WI | $13,500 | 2025 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM. |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI | $662,287 | 2024 | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Child and Family Counseling Program provides counseling services to all residents of Portage County on a sliding fee basis. Their Family Outreach and Support Services program provides a combination of support services to parents. Parenting classes for parents of children birth to 12 and parenting classes for parents of teens are offered. The program also provides voluntary in home parent education programs for families. This program provides extra help for parents caring for their children and connects families to services and support within the community. |
| CAP Services Inc | Stevens Point, WI | $394,538 | 2024 | The Family Crisis Center operates 24 hour crisis counseling and shelter to victims of domestic violence. The Center also offers support groups to help families identify long term strategies to eliminate the violence and its causes. The Ministry Dental Clinic is designed to serve patients with Badgercare or Medicaid health coverage. The Skills Enhancement Program is designed to provide part time educational and skills training opportunities for individuals working in low wage jobs. The Mental Health Navigator offers mental heath patients help in assessing mental health care and information, facilitating adherence to treatment plans, providing consistent emotional support and promoting community connection through participation in support groups, classes, etc. The Uplift Program promotes the educational success of Hmong children and parents through a family literacy model. The VITA Program provides free tax help for low to moderate income residents. |
| Stevens Point Area YMCA | Stevens Point, WI | $280,325 | 2024 | The YMCA Scholarship Assistance Program allows at risk youth and adults from low income households to join the YMCA on a sliding scale fee basis. The Adaptive Recreation Program offers special programs to people with varying disabilities, including Special Olympics sports, swimming lessons, exercise programs, arts and crafts, and more. The Youth and Teen Program focuses on providing participants with a sage environment, positive adult role models, and encourage character development and leadership skills. The Child Care Youth Scholarship Program awards scholarships on a sliding scale fee to low income and at risk families participating in full day child care, before and after school child care, preschool programs, and summer camp programs, so they benefit from quality, affordable, and accessible child care. |
| Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Inc | Stevens Point, WI | $218,306 | 2024 | Program provides youth development and guidance in five core areas, Character and leadership development, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, and education and career. The grant supported programming in Stevens Point, Plover, Almond Bancroft, and Rosholt |
| Salvation Army | Stevens Point, WI | $174,483 | 2024 | The Salvation Army Hope Center assists needy families and individuals with shelter, food, clothing, and other emergency needs. |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc | Stevens Point, WI | $164,447 | 2024 | Community Based Match Program-based mentoring matches volunteers (ages 16 and up) with children ages 6 to 17 years in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Volunteers are enrolled by trained professional staff to determine the best child for the match. School based mentoring (site-based mentoring) is an option in which a volunteer mentor meets with a child at the same time each week at a school or other designated site. They may meet before, during or after school, and may have a combined academic and recreational focus. |
| Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County | Stevens Point, WI | $90,563 | 2024 | The Aging & Disability Resource Center Nutrition Program delivers meals to homebound older adults in Portage County. The meal delivery not only provides well balanced nutritious meals but also an important daily check on the well being of the recipient. The Aging and Disability Resource Center Adult Day Center provides supervised activities and programming for isolated, medically frail, cognitively impaired, or physically disabled older adults. Volunteer Caregivers provides a variety of services to elderly and disabled Portage County residents, including transportation, shopping, friendly visiting, letter writing, reading, yard work, news on disc, and senior home repairs. The Health Promotions Program assists adults, age 55 and older, in maintaining their independence through participation in prevention programs and volunteer activities. |
| Meals on Wheels | Stevens Point, WI | $77,693 | 2024 | Meals on Wheels provides home delivered to the homebound, frail, chronically ill, convalescent elderly, or disabled persons in the Stevens Point area. |
| United Way of Marathon County | Wausau, WI | $47,940 | 2024 | United Way of Marathon County provides a call center for non-emergency information and referral services. People can assess this service by dialing 211. United Ways 211 is here to help answer questions and connect people to existing community services, such as financial assistance, counseling, services for youth or elderly, volunteer opportunities, and much more. |
| Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes | Appleton, WI | $29,253 | 2024 | The Girl Scout leadership experience systematically prepares girls to become leaders of their own lives and of our community through outcomes and learning based programs designed specifically for girls. |
| Boy Scouts of America Somoset Council | Weston, WI | $18,236 | 2024 | The Boy Scouts provide Portage County youth with three comprehensive youth development programs in order to develop character, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness. Cub Scouting: Boy Scouting and Venturing. |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI | $592,552 | 2023 | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Child and Family Counseling Program provides counseling services to all residents of Portage County on a sliding fee basis. Their Family Outreach and Support Services program provides a combination of support services to parents. Parenting classes for parents of children birth to 12 and parenting classes for parents of teens are offered. The program also provides voluntary in home parent education programs for families. This program provides extra help for parents caring for their children and connects families to services and support within the community. |
| CAP Services Inc | Stevens Point, WI | $362,996 | 2023 | The Family Crisis Center operates 24 hour crisis counseling and shelter to victims of domestic violence. The Center also offers support groups to help families identify long term strategies to eliminate the violence and its causes. The Ministry Dental Clinic is designed to serve patients with Badgercare or Medicaid health coverage. The Skills Enhancement Program is designed to provide part time educational and skills training opportunities for individuals working in low wage jobs. The Mental Health Navigator offers mental heath patients help in assessing mental health care and information, facilitating adherence to treatment plans, providing consistent emotional support and promoting community connection through participation in support groups, classes, etc. The Uplift Program promotes the educational success of Hmong children and parents through a family literacy model. The VITA Program provides free tax help for low to moderate income residents. |
| Stevens Point Area YMCA | Stevens Point, WI | $255,357 | 2023 | The YMCA Scholarship Assistance Program allows at risk youth and adults from low income households to join the YMCA on a sliding scale fee basis. The Adaptive Recreation Program offers special programs to people with varying disabilities, including Special Olympics sports, swimming lessons, exercise programs, arts and crafts, and more. The Youth and Teen Program focuses on providing participants with a sage environment, positive adult role models, and encourage character development and leadership skills. The Child Care Youth Scholarship Program awards scholarships on a sliding scale fee to low income and at risk families participating in full day child care, before and after school child care, preschool programs, and summer camp programs, so they benefit from quality, affordable, and accessible child care. |
| Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Inc | Stevens Point, WI | $202,769 | 2023 | Program provides youth development and guidance in five core areas, Character and leadership development, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, and education and career. The grant supported programming in Stevens Point, Plover, Almond Bancroft, and Rosholt |
| Salvation Army | Stevens Point, WI | $173,411 | 2023 | The Salvation Army Hope Center assists needy families and individuals with shelter, food, clothing, and other emergency needs. |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc | Stevens Point, WI | $168,583 | 2023 | Community Based Match Program-based mentoring matches volunteers (ages 16 and up) with children ages 6 to 17 years in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Volunteers are enrolled by trained professional staff to determine the best child for the match. School based mentoring (site-based mentoring) is an option in which a volunteer mentor meets with a child at the same time each week at a school or other designated site. They may meet before, during or after school, and may have a combined academic and recreational focus. |
| Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County | Stevens Point, WI | $85,736 | 2023 | The Aging & Disability Resource Center Nutrition Program delivers meals to homebound older adults in Portage County. The meal delivery not only provides well balanced nutritious meals but also an important daily check on the well being of the recipient. The Aging and Disability Resource Center Adult Day Center provides supervised activities and programming for isolated, medically frail, cognitively impaired, or physically disabled older adults. Volunteer Caregivers provides a variety of services to elderly and disabled Portage County residents, including transportation, shopping, friendly visiting, letter writing, reading, yard work, news on disc, and senior home repairs. The Health Promotions Program assists adults, age 55 and older, in maintaining their independence through participation in prevention programs and volunteer activities. |
| Meals on Wheels | Stevens Point, WI | $75,062 | 2023 | Meals on Wheels provides home delivered to the homebound, frail, chronically ill, convalescent elderly, or disabled persons in the Stevens Point area. |
| United Way of Marathon County | Wausau, WI | $47,940 | 2023 | United Way of Marathon County provides a call center for non-emergency information and referral services. People can assess this service by dialing 211. United Ways 211 is here to help answer questions and connect people to existing community services, such as financial assistance, counseling, services for youth or elderly, volunteer opportunities, and much more. |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
$640,242PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA
$265,679PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
$168,060FOSS POSITIONS
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
SALVATION ARMY
$151,982PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF PORTAGE COUNTY
$81,811PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
MEALS ON WHEELS
$81,686PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
$50,000HOME VISITATION PROGRAM
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SOMOSET COUNCIL
$5,134PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
$804,240PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA
$281,918PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
SALVATION ARMY
$169,951PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC
$157,749PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF PORTAGE COUNTY
$95,917PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
MEALS ON WHEELS
$78,328PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SOMOSET COUNCIL
$19,072PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
UW RIVER FALLS
$16,500PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
O'CONNOR CONNECTIVERM LLC
$13,500PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
$662,287Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Child and Family Counseling Program provides counseling services to all residents of Portage County on a sliding fee basis. Their Family Outreach and Support Services program provides a combination of support services to parents. Parenting classes for parents of children birth to 12 and parenting classes for parents of teens are offered. The program also provides voluntary in home parent education programs for families. This program provides extra help for parents caring for their children and connects families to services and support within the community.
The Family Crisis Center operates 24 hour crisis counseling and shelter to victims of domestic violence. The Center also offers support groups to help families identify long term strategies to eliminate the violence and its causes. The Ministry Dental Clinic is designed to serve patients with Badgercare or Medicaid health coverage. The Skills Enhancement Program is designed to provide part time educational and skills training opportunities for individuals working in low wage jobs. The Mental Health Navigator offers mental heath patients help in assessing mental health care and information, facilitating adherence to treatment plans, providing consistent emotional support and promoting community connection through participation in support groups, classes, etc. The Uplift Program promotes the educational success of Hmong children and parents through a family literacy model. The VITA Program provides free tax help for low to moderate income residents.
Stevens Point Area YMCA
$280,325The YMCA Scholarship Assistance Program allows at risk youth and adults from low income households to join the YMCA on a sliding scale fee basis. The Adaptive Recreation Program offers special programs to people with varying disabilities, including Special Olympics sports, swimming lessons, exercise programs, arts and crafts, and more. The Youth and Teen Program focuses on providing participants with a sage environment, positive adult role models, and encourage character development and leadership skills. The Child Care Youth Scholarship Program awards scholarships on a sliding scale fee to low income and at risk families participating in full day child care, before and after school child care, preschool programs, and summer camp programs, so they benefit from quality, affordable, and accessible child care.
Program provides youth development and guidance in five core areas, Character and leadership development, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, and education and career. The grant supported programming in Stevens Point, Plover, Almond Bancroft, and Rosholt
Salvation Army
$174,483The Salvation Army Hope Center assists needy families and individuals with shelter, food, clothing, and other emergency needs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc
$164,447Community Based Match Program-based mentoring matches volunteers (ages 16 and up) with children ages 6 to 17 years in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Volunteers are enrolled by trained professional staff to determine the best child for the match. School based mentoring (site-based mentoring) is an option in which a volunteer mentor meets with a child at the same time each week at a school or other designated site. They may meet before, during or after school, and may have a combined academic and recreational focus.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County
$90,563The Aging & Disability Resource Center Nutrition Program delivers meals to homebound older adults in Portage County. The meal delivery not only provides well balanced nutritious meals but also an important daily check on the well being of the recipient. The Aging and Disability Resource Center Adult Day Center provides supervised activities and programming for isolated, medically frail, cognitively impaired, or physically disabled older adults. Volunteer Caregivers provides a variety of services to elderly and disabled Portage County residents, including transportation, shopping, friendly visiting, letter writing, reading, yard work, news on disc, and senior home repairs. The Health Promotions Program assists adults, age 55 and older, in maintaining their independence through participation in prevention programs and volunteer activities.
Meals on Wheels
$77,693Meals on Wheels provides home delivered to the homebound, frail, chronically ill, convalescent elderly, or disabled persons in the Stevens Point area.
United Way of Marathon County provides a call center for non-emergency information and referral services. People can assess this service by dialing 211. United Ways 211 is here to help answer questions and connect people to existing community services, such as financial assistance, counseling, services for youth or elderly, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
The Girl Scout leadership experience systematically prepares girls to become leaders of their own lives and of our community through outcomes and learning based programs designed specifically for girls.
Boy Scouts of America Somoset Council
$18,236The Boy Scouts provide Portage County youth with three comprehensive youth development programs in order to develop character, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness. Cub Scouting: Boy Scouting and Venturing.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
$592,552Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Child and Family Counseling Program provides counseling services to all residents of Portage County on a sliding fee basis. Their Family Outreach and Support Services program provides a combination of support services to parents. Parenting classes for parents of children birth to 12 and parenting classes for parents of teens are offered. The program also provides voluntary in home parent education programs for families. This program provides extra help for parents caring for their children and connects families to services and support within the community.
The Family Crisis Center operates 24 hour crisis counseling and shelter to victims of domestic violence. The Center also offers support groups to help families identify long term strategies to eliminate the violence and its causes. The Ministry Dental Clinic is designed to serve patients with Badgercare or Medicaid health coverage. The Skills Enhancement Program is designed to provide part time educational and skills training opportunities for individuals working in low wage jobs. The Mental Health Navigator offers mental heath patients help in assessing mental health care and information, facilitating adherence to treatment plans, providing consistent emotional support and promoting community connection through participation in support groups, classes, etc. The Uplift Program promotes the educational success of Hmong children and parents through a family literacy model. The VITA Program provides free tax help for low to moderate income residents.
Stevens Point Area YMCA
$255,357The YMCA Scholarship Assistance Program allows at risk youth and adults from low income households to join the YMCA on a sliding scale fee basis. The Adaptive Recreation Program offers special programs to people with varying disabilities, including Special Olympics sports, swimming lessons, exercise programs, arts and crafts, and more. The Youth and Teen Program focuses on providing participants with a sage environment, positive adult role models, and encourage character development and leadership skills. The Child Care Youth Scholarship Program awards scholarships on a sliding scale fee to low income and at risk families participating in full day child care, before and after school child care, preschool programs, and summer camp programs, so they benefit from quality, affordable, and accessible child care.
Program provides youth development and guidance in five core areas, Character and leadership development, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, and education and career. The grant supported programming in Stevens Point, Plover, Almond Bancroft, and Rosholt
Salvation Army
$173,411The Salvation Army Hope Center assists needy families and individuals with shelter, food, clothing, and other emergency needs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc
$168,583Community Based Match Program-based mentoring matches volunteers (ages 16 and up) with children ages 6 to 17 years in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Volunteers are enrolled by trained professional staff to determine the best child for the match. School based mentoring (site-based mentoring) is an option in which a volunteer mentor meets with a child at the same time each week at a school or other designated site. They may meet before, during or after school, and may have a combined academic and recreational focus.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County
$85,736The Aging & Disability Resource Center Nutrition Program delivers meals to homebound older adults in Portage County. The meal delivery not only provides well balanced nutritious meals but also an important daily check on the well being of the recipient. The Aging and Disability Resource Center Adult Day Center provides supervised activities and programming for isolated, medically frail, cognitively impaired, or physically disabled older adults. Volunteer Caregivers provides a variety of services to elderly and disabled Portage County residents, including transportation, shopping, friendly visiting, letter writing, reading, yard work, news on disc, and senior home repairs. The Health Promotions Program assists adults, age 55 and older, in maintaining their independence through participation in prevention programs and volunteer activities.
Meals on Wheels
$75,062Meals on Wheels provides home delivered to the homebound, frail, chronically ill, convalescent elderly, or disabled persons in the Stevens Point area.
United Way of Marathon County provides a call center for non-emergency information and referral services. People can assess this service by dialing 211. United Ways 211 is here to help answer questions and connect people to existing community services, such as financial assistance, counseling, services for youth or elderly, volunteer opportunities, and much more.